Steven Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Scientists have found evidence that there is life on Saturn's biggest moon, Titan. They have discovered clues that primitive aliens are breathing in Titan's atmosphere and feeding on fuel at the surface. The startling discoveries, made using an orbiting spacecraft, are revealed in two separate reports. Data from Nasa's Cassini probe has analysed the complex chemistry on the surface of Titan - the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. Its surface is covered with mountains, lakes and rivers which has led astronomers to call it the most Earthlike world in the solar system. Organic chemicals had already been detected on the 3,200-mile wide planet. But the liquid on Titan is not water but methane and the scientists expect life there to be methane-based. The first paper, in the journal Icarus, shows that hydrogen gas flowing down through Titan's atmosphere disappears at the surface, suggesting it could be being breathed by alien bugs. The second paper, in the Journal of Geophysical Research, reports there is a lack of a certain chemical on the surface, leading scientists to believe it may be being consumed by life. Scientists had expected sunlight interacting with chemicals in the atmosphere to produce acetylene that falls down to coat Titan's surface. But Cassini detected no acetylene there. Experts warn that there could be other explanations for the results. But taken together, they fulfil two important conditions necessary for methane-based life to exist. Nasa astrobiologist Chris McKay said: 'If these signs do turn out to be a sign of life, it would be doubly exciting because it would represent a second form of life independent from water-based life on Earth.' Scientists believe that when the Sun swells up, swallowing Earth, conditions could be ideal on a warmer Titan. Professor John Zarnecki, of the Open University, said: 'We believe the chemistry is there for life to form. It just needs heat and warmth to kick-start the process. 'In four billion years' time, when the Sun swells into a red giant, it could be paradise on Titan.' http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1284013/Do-aliens-live-Saturn-moon.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdx Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 waffles ok-so even if there is life there what now? no one will want to make the first move so it is pointless and they're just been farse this will not end well 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardissimo Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 waffles ok-so even if there is life there what now? no one will want to make the first move so it is pointless and they're just been farse this will not end well what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbmc Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 waffles ok-so even if there is life there what now? no one will want to make the first move so it is pointless and they're just been farse this will not end well what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank. Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 I think he's implying there could be some intergalactic war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Ant Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 This actually says nothing they've noticed something on titan and they gone straight to space bugs how about they discover what is actually going on then speak. Scientist do this all the time. come like the breast cancer "breakthrough". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 it could be possible, but the lack of heat makes it doubtful, from the structure of life we know of anyways. more likely a different explanation titans always been one of the most intereseting places in the solar system after the earth. its got its own active geology and to pass through the orange mist and see the mountains and rivers of methane below really would be cool. would be a great way to get fuel for a return journy, simply take a few buckets of methane from the river and jump back in your rocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 waffles ok-so even if there is life there what now? no one will want to make the first move so it is pointless and they're just been farse this will not end well LOL its not intelligent life and even if it was more than a microbe it wouldnt even be able to acknowledge us if it saw us. i dont think you really get it.... if they found life, on another body in the SAME solar system, under drastically different conditions... it makes life extreeemly more commonplace and puts it into perspective about the rest of the universe. it also helps us understand better our place in the universe; whether us and all the plants and animals on this planet are a massive stroke of luck, or if we are one in a billion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natty Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 it has rivers and lakes filled with what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skenghis Khan Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 interesting, look forward to seeing more conclusive evidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 it has rivers and lakes filled with what? liquid methane. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK VICTIM Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 nobody seen stuff on UFO disclosure coming soon? nephilim rising f*ck those grey bastards 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Ant Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 ahh i would love to drop a match in that 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triple XXX Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 there must be some next solar system thats liek us in the universe or even galaxy swear theres billions out there jus imagine the possibilities 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdx Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 lol at all the negs obviously science and technology is a good thing to a degree and we all use it on a daily basis but they are taking things too far imo. They have artificially created living cells, they tried to recreate the "big bang" in recent years, AI will eventually become self aware, cloning, etc. This new discovering life thing aswel as alot of things they're doin is tampering with sh*t they shouldn't be But they will keep doin what they're doing regardless but sooner or later I can see their experimenting causing problems they wont be able to control 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethaldabizzle2008 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 lol at all the negs obviously science and technology is a good thing to a degree and we all use it on a daily basis but they are taking things too far imo. They have artificially created living cells, they tried to recreate the "big bang" in recent years, AI will eventually become self aware, cloning, etc. This new discovering life thing aswel as alot of things they're doin is tampering with sh*t they shouldn't be But they will keep doin what they're doing regardless but sooner or later I can see their experimenting causing problems they wont be able to control What is the point in the Human race, if it isnt to explore and experiment. So u think we should just stop everything and settle with the world and universe as it is now. Come like some next Karl Pilkington. By creating living cells, Imagaine the possibilities from that, is it possible they could make that new organism breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen? The possibilities from it COULD be endless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axiom Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 ''This new discovering life thing aswel as alot of things they're doin is tampering with sh*t they shouldn't be'' enemy of progress, fear breeds irrationality, get your knowledge up kid and stay away from those sci-fi movies. / this is sick, i was hoping they'd make a discovery of this sort within my lifetime so i'd get to see how it pans out. imagine what else is out there, even if it's non-sentient lifeforms it's still an insight into the rest of potential out there it's only a matter of time now *teleports* 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Infamous Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 biker men from mars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Infamous Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Lol @ sayin genetic modification isnt for the best. Would prevent breast cancer in babies etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Kane Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Listen, what are the Saturn bitches saying. Looking to get my inter-planetary bitch count up, a la Captain James T. Kirk. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddaz Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Cassini probe>>>>>>>>>>____ Interesting papers, I read them earlier this week. I've always thought since the discovery of an atmosphere (although densed) on Titan with the planet having the right elements to support life, it was only a matter of time before some confirmation would emerge about it. ahh i would love to drop a match in that Pos! Listen, what are the Saturn bitches saying. Looking to get my inter-planetary bitch count up, a la Captain James T. Kirk. Smh Neg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Infamous Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Listen, what are the Saturn bitches saying. Looking to get my inter-planetary bitch count up, a la Captain James T. Kirk. You don't beat 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddaz Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Any of you watch the recent BBC program? 'Seven Wonders of the solar system' by Professor Brian Cox. He explored this very same thing notion of life on Titan and other places in the solar system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Kane Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Lol @ sayin genetic modification isnt for the best. Would prevent breast cancer in babies etc What the f*ck is wrong with you, lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Infamous Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Lol @ sayin genetic modification isnt for the best. Would prevent breast cancer in babies etc What the f*ck is wrong with you, lol? I'm lean allow me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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